But now…
Now, things had changed. That shield of luck was gone, leaving Ethan open and unprotected. Without it, the world was a much riskier place… especially for him.
'After all, accidents happen all the time, don't they? A slip on wet stairs, a loose wire, a car that doesn't stop in time—so many little mistakes, so easy to explain and understand.'
Alex's lips curved into a faint smile.
For the first time, he could see the path to a future to finally get rid of Ethan Carter.
As Ethan lay unconscious, the other executives scrambled to save their own skins.
"Sir! Please forgive us!" One man bowed so deeply that his tie nearly touched the floor. "We were misled by Ethan Carter's… this bastard lies! We had no idea about your connection with the Wells family!"
"Exactly!" Another chimed in, forcing a nervous smile. "If we had known, we wouldn't have dared to set foot in Reid Industries, let alone cause trouble. It was all a misunderstanding—just a little misunderstanding!"
